Are you saying that because you don’t like the way it looks?
Or is it because the blade is rather large, the pommel and handle rather small, and it gives the impression of being incredibly imbalanced? OR possibly because it looks like it should be wielded two-handed, and ends up looking very clumsy when swung around one-handed like that?

We are the ones that should be thanking you. A page on Friday would be cool but don’t push it. Get better and do the pages to where you are happy with them then post them. We will still be here no mater how long it takes

So glad to hear you’re taking it slow. Back’s are not something to rush.
As for a page on Friday? I agree with everyone else, it would be great to see one, but not if you’re hurtin’. I’m really curious to see why on earth he’s swinging the sword around like that.

You can do itttt~!!! Just focus on your health and don’t feel bad about not updating. After such a while with constant updates, I think we can live a couple weeks with odd updates (pretty much what Kamatu said. Can’t said don’t do it). But don’t push yourself.

If I were to sit here and point out the history of giant swords in video games and television and such, I would be here all day. Suffice it to say, with swords, giant=awsome! Yes, it’s unrealistic(have you seen Cloud do the victory dance at the end of battle in FFVII?), but who cares? It’s cool! lol

You COULD say more. But you don’t have to. We’re your loyal fans. I’ve been far more patient with this comic’s updating since you got hurt than those I follow that only update twice a week (two or three pages each update) that always leave you with a cliffhanger.

The way he’s swinging the sword around, I think it’s some kind of ritual to seek the soul of the sword, not so much the strength and balance.

As for the realism of the sword itself, who cares. Dreamland is so chockful of fantasy, and there have been many media forms before it, good and bad, using a similar sword. So why judge it? (And if you want to talk about fantasy swords, check out Inuyasha. The only realistic swords it contains are barely used.)

Good to hear you are doing better, Scott. 🙂 Please keep it slow but it is good to try and build your endurance (within reason) to sit and work. We’ll wait (im)patiently (and the lack of cliffhangers really help, if I may say so)

You may not think the blade looks balanced, but that’ because you have no idea what it’s made of. Everyone knows that magic, cut-through-everything, dragon’s bane blades are made of distilled moonlight mixed wth croc tears. Those weigh almost mothing. And the counterweight is made of Ohmagosh which is not only pretty when polished, is really freakin’ heavy.

I can assure you that the blade is perfectly balanced and would be an excelent addition to any fantasy heroes arsenal.

It is good to see that you decided to take it easy. You seem to be the type of people who would only stubbornly slow down for medical reasons (specially when told they need to) so I am glad to see you are taking care of yourself first. Other than that I have to compliment you on the comic, a very entertaining story and a very good art. Thank you.

I know I’ve said it before but, take it slow! Getting a new page is great but there’s something sour about it when we know we got it through your pain and suffering and at the risk of your health. Only do what you absolutely 100% know you can, we’ll be here whenever you’re all better just as eager for new pages.

Second what the others have said. Don’t feel obligated to post anything at all. Just work on them until you’re happy with them before you post them. (And don’t do that if your health demands otherwise, either.) Poorer quality updates is worse than no update at all. Just focus on getting well first, then the other pieces will fall into place.

I just started reading your story three days ago. Its sad I’m caught up already. XD But in any case…I have really fallen for these characters. I’ve almost gotten to the point of knowing what they will do next just based on the personalty. I say almost because I know that no one will know them as well as you do. Most writers are that way with the people they have created. 🙂
My girlfriend and I are writing a story together and it is comics like yours that gives me inspiration to continue the goal of getting mine and my girl’s story published. Your character’s tales are so emotional and heartwarming that it makes me want to bring out my characters and see if they can bring joy like yours have for me. Thank you for reminding me why I want people to know mine and my girl’s story…world.

Have you tried working while standing up to avoid stressing your back? You can rig a stand-up desk with a door across two sawhorses, or you can order one from a place like “The Stand-Up Desk Company,”http://users.erols.com/standup/standup1.swf

Okay, good to see you back and feeling better, but still, don’t push. Ya know, I found you less than 2 weeks ago, but I’ll be sticking with ya thru to the end, and beyond. So, take your time, we’re all pulling for ya to get back in the saddle and healthy. You have the stories to tell, and we are here to listen/read. We’ll be doing our part no matter when you do yours.

You know, I just had to comment on the comments, despite that I’m still several months behind here. Everyone keeps saying, “don’t over-exert, do less updates, don’t stress yourself!” But have you considered that doing any less updates would probably be MORE stressful?

I work on computers, and I love what I do. I know that if I had to go for weeks without touching a computer, I would be absolutely miserable. (And, in fact, when I got sick last year, I bought and rigged up a wireless keyboard and mouse, and hooked my computer to my TV, just so I could work from my bed!)

It is clear to me that Scott loves his art as much as I love my tech. Trying to forgo it completely would not help him; the added stress would make matters worse. So Scott, my advice is make whatever logistical changes you need (a stand-up desk has been suggested above; or you might like my “work from bed” solution) so that you can work comfortably, and be happy without hurting yourself.

(Of course, I’m hoping this is actually a moot point by now; I’ll find out once I catch up to the current material … )